Immigration in the United States has led to
increasing numbers of immigrant students entering the education
system. In some school districts immigrant students comprise over
50% of the enrollment. Many of these students are poor, and many
speak English as a second language (ESL). Some school districts
have also experienced dramatic changes in the ethnic and linguistic
composition of their immigrant students. Increased numbers,
increased ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as the
accelerating pace of cultural and socioeconomic diversity among
immigrant students and their families, has created a challenge for
society. This challenge is not restricted to the United States. It
affects urban centers in Canada and other countries as well
(Cummins, 1989). In Hosting Newcomers: Structuring Educational
Opportunities for Immigrant Children Robert Dentler and Anne
Hafner discuss this challenge and offer solutions to improve
educational opportunities for immigrant students.
Educators at all levels question what strategies work best to
meet the needs of immigrant students and how best to assist them in
achieving their full potential.... (preview truncated at 150 words.)

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